CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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1.  Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WLT-1, WLT-2, WL-C, WE-C) switch to the LOCK position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Screw
2
Connector
3
Clock spring

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WLT-1, WLT-2, WL-C, WE-C) switch to the ON position.

9.  Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)


Clock Spring Installation Note

Caution
•  If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring could over-wind and break when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.

1.  Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT.)